CURRENT POPULATION: 660,000
% POP GROWTH: 1.3%
CITY AREA: 250KM2

CITY DENSITY: 2,626INH/KM2
GDP PER CAPITA: €68,000
DIALLING CODE: +49

WITH FRIENDS
ADOLF WAGNER
SCHWEIZER STRASSE 71
TEL. 069 612 565
Apfelweinlokal Adolf Wagner serves up signature Frankfurt dishes with all the German flair and hearty proportions one expects. Order a jug of the slightly bitter local specialty, apple wine – they don’t serve beer here. Local tip: the second glass always tastes a bit better.

ENTERTAINING A CLIENT
MEYER’S RESTAURANT
GROSSE BOCKENHEIMER STRASSE 54
TEL. 069 9139 7070
This fantastic fusion restaurant combines a great location, ambience and stellar food for a lunch or dinner to remember. Located on the main shopping and dining street near the old opera house, Meyer’s combines the best of German cuisine, American-style steaks, and amazing desserts. Don’t miss the Mousse au Chocolate.

CLOSING THE DEAL
THE BLACK BULLS STEAKHOUSE
BOCKENHEIMER LANDSTRASSE 92
TEL. 069 7422 5896
Billed as serving the finest American prime beef, this dimly lit, classic steakhouse doesn’t disappoint. Fresh seafood is also served. Chefs take great care with fine ingredients and modern presentation, and an extensive wine list assures that any deal can be done here.

STYLE
LIVINGXXL
KAISERSTRASSE 29
TEL. 069 2429370
Popular with the banking crowd, Living keeps the music and the crowd fresh with rotating weekly events. Located at the steps of the European Central Bank, attire tends to be formal in keeping with the clientele. With a light glass-ensconced bar, Living is great for a drink at any time of day.

RELAX
KANKL
ZEIL GALERIE, 7TH FLOOR
TEL. 069 9002 9445
With a full cocktail list and an extensive hookah menu, this popular lounge comes with a panoramic view. Make a relaxing afternoon out of it and try some middle-eastern specialty dishes.

VALUE
ALEXANDER AM ZOO
WALDSCHMIDTSTRASSE 59-61
TEL. 069 949600
Tucked away in a quiet neighbourhood with public transport, downtown shopping, and the zoo nearby, this family-friendly hotel features different room options. A helpful and attentive staff keeps rooms clean and tidy for a great price.

BUSINESS
SAVOY HOTEL FRANKFURT
WIESENHUETTENSTRASSE 42
TEL. 069 27396-249
Within walking distance of the main station, this recently renovated four-star 144-room hotel assures a comfortable stay. It has seven meeting rooms with 200 places, but with a top floor pool, steam room and sauna coupled with city views, there’s plenty to do away from meetings.

BESPOKE
STEIGENBERGER FRANKFURTER HOF
AM KAISERPLATZ
TEL. 069 215 02
Located in the heart of Frankfurt, the city almost seems to wrap around this opulent hotel out of deference to its long and stylish history dating from 1876. Well-appointed rooms and top-notch service staff make the hotel a perfect oasis, or a fine spot for client meetings – heads of state often stay here. With a variety of fine dining options on-site, you may never need to leave the building. Top it off with massage services, a solarium, steam room and sauna, and these five stars seem to gleam a bit brighter than most.

World-class shopping has finally arrived in Frankfurt with the grand opening of the MyZeil mall complex (www.myzeil.de). You can’t miss the stunning steel-glass structure located on the city’s main shopping street. With eight floors of shopping, eating, and high-end brands, your own wallet is bound to take a hit.

The last Saturday of the month is Satourday, which means free entry to most museums along Frankfurt’s famous Museumsufer, the southern embankment of the River Main complete with a high concentration of fascinating museums. Free admission to museums such as the German Film, Jewish History and Archaeology museums make this an enlightening and cost-effective day.

Also along the Museumsufer, a lively flea market rolls in every Saturday, with everything from used electronics, Turkish rugs, antiques, and practically everything in between. If shopping isn’t your thing, a jogging path along both banks of the river makes for a scenic and lively tour of the bustling city and river traffic.

A new walking tour in Frankfurt offered by (mostly) native English speakers recently set up shop (www.insidertours.com). Through Frankfurt on Foot, tours are available every day starting at 10.30am and don’t need reservations. For €12 a three-hour guided tour of the city, plus interesting tidbits about Frankfurt and its history, are given in small, personal groups.